View source for 18069733. AUTOMATICALLY INJECTING SHIMS INTO RUNNING CONTAINERS simplified abstract (Red Hat, Inc.)

=AUTOMATICALLY INJECTING SHIMS INTO RUNNING CONTAINERS=


==Organization Name==

[[:Category:Red Hat, Inc.|Red Hat, Inc.]]


[[Category:Red Hat, Inc.]]

==Inventor(s)==

[[:Category:Brian Gallagher of Waterford (IE)|Brian Gallagher of Waterford (IE)]][[Category:Brian Gallagher of Waterford (IE)]]

[[:Category:Cathal O'connor of Waterford (IE)|Cathal O'connor of Waterford (IE)]][[Category:Cathal O'connor of Waterford (IE)]]

==AUTOMATICALLY INJECTING SHIMS INTO RUNNING CONTAINERS - A simplified explanation of the abstract==


This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18069733 titled 'AUTOMATICALLY INJECTING SHIMS INTO RUNNING CONTAINERS

The abstract of the patent application describes a system that can identify containers in a distributed computing environment that meet specific criteria and inject shims into them while they are running. These shims are configured to intercept calls between software programs within the containers.

* The system can determine which containers in a distributed computing environment match predefined shim injection criteria.
* It can inject respective copies of a shim into the identified containers while they are running.
* Each copy of the shim is designed to intercept calls between software programs within the corresponding container.

Potential Applications:
- Enhancing the security and performance of software programs running in containers.
- Improving the efficiency of distributed computing environments by optimizing communication between software programs.
- Facilitating the integration of new software components into existing containerized applications.

Problems Solved:
- Ensuring that software programs running in containers meet specific criteria for security and performance.
- Streamlining communication between software programs within containers in a distributed computing environment.
- Simplifying the process of injecting shims into containers while they are running.

Benefits:
- Increased security and performance for software programs in containers.
- Enhanced efficiency and communication within distributed computing environments.
- Simplified management of software components in containerized applications.

Commercial Applications:
Title: "Enhancing Security and Performance in Distributed Computing Environments with Dynamic Shim Injection"
This technology could be utilized by cloud service providers, software development companies, and enterprises with complex distributed computing infrastructures to improve the security, performance, and efficiency of their applications.

Questions about Dynamic Shim Injection:
1. How does dynamic shim injection improve the security of software programs running in containers?
Dynamic shim injection enhances security by intercepting calls between software programs, allowing for monitoring and control of communication within containers.
2. What are the potential challenges of implementing dynamic shim injection in a distributed computing environment?
Implementing dynamic shim injection may require careful configuration to ensure compatibility with existing software components and minimal disruption to operations.


==Original Abstract Submitted==

One example can include a system that can determine that a subset of containers in a distributed computing environment have characteristics that match a predefined set of shim injection criteria. The system can then inject respective copies of a shim into the subset of containers, while the subset of containers are running in the distributed computing environment. Each respective copy of the shim may be configured to intercept calls between software programs in a corresponding container.



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